Nancy E. Bailey's Blog

Forgotten Mercy: Those Who Want Christianity in Public Schools

God is love. ~1 John 4:8. Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers and sisters, you did it to me. ~Matthew 25:40 Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it. […]

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Breaking Up Public Schools Dangerously Divided the Nation!

No one is born hating another person. People have to learn to hate, and if they can learn to hate, they can be taught to love. ~Nelson Mandela Free public schools for America’s children should unite us. When children learn to appreciate others who are unlike themselves or worship differently, and form friendships, they develop […]

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Linda McMahon’s Reckless and Scary Disregard for Special Education History

Linda McMahon appears unaware of the past progress made in serving students with disabilities in public schools. Nor does she understand the complexities surrounding student needs and the long-time underfunding of education services, or what improvements would make school better. She’s sliding America backwards, with devastating repercussions for children with special needs and all students. […]

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Ending High Truancy Rates: How to Get Students to School

School starts for students whose families rely on public education, which the Trump administration is trying to end. For years, however, school reforms have made schools less personable; as a result, school attendance has decreased, especially since the pandemic. Why do kids reject school? Bullying, harassment, family problems, parental work schedules, mental health, illnesses, transportation, […]

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AI Literacy for Preschoolers? The Frightening Redefining of Childhood

President Trump’s goal to make artificial intelligence (AI) accessible to students in grades K-12 raises far-reaching concerns. Here, I would like to discuss the potential effects this could have on preschool. The right-wing The74 wants to get children using AI before kindergarten. They reference the link noted in my last post, where Donald Trump grins over […]

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The TROUBLING Teacher Union Connection to Open AI, Microsoft, and Anthropic

The AFT and UFT have signed an agreement with Open AI, Microsoft, and Anthropic to fund AI teacher training, stating that this will put teachers in the driving seat. Why worry? Here’s a list of concerns. Tech companies have made billions for years from public education, with little accountability, and students have not become better learners. […]

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This July 4th: What Children See

‘Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers and sisters you did it to me.’ ~Matthew 25:40 (English Standard Version) If you’re a parent or a teacher, you know that students are observant. On this Fourth of July, one must ask how to celebrate independence and the freedom […]

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The Trump Administration is Ending Special Education!

…[B]efore IDEA, before the Department of Education existed. State and local schools did not educate these kids; they barred them from the classrooms. These kids [with disabilities] were institutionalized and abused. There is a reason that the Department of Education and IDEA exist, and it is because educating kids with disabilities can be really hard. […]

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Privatization Parallels for National Parks and Public Schools

Over the years, with the push for school privatization, Americans have increasingly given up ownership of their public schools. Likewise, we’re in jeopardy of losing access to national parks and land that should belong to us. These are two very public establishments for the benefit of Americans, and they have a lot in common. For […]

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What a Difference Teachers Could Make With $45 Million!

President Donald Trump will hold a military parade on his birthday, costing approximately $45 million, claiming it’s for the 250th birthday of the Army and Flag Day. This money might not seem like much to some, and no offense to the army. But I’m thinking about what teachers, known for scrimping and saving, would do […]

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